Shops get meat
Christchurch butcher* caused confusion at th* Christchurch abattoir yesterday morning when they arrived in car* and van* to collect meat for their shops. Ministry of Agriculture inspectors, who ensure that hygiene regulation* are maintained at the abattoir, sent some butcher* away from th* works because they were not wearing suitable ingPersons handling meat are expected to wear a white hat and coat, and if meat is being transported in private vehicles, the meat must be protected, by paper, plastic, or »t*el. Although the drivers* dispute did not affect meat supplies yesterday, several persons involved in the industry in Christchurch predicted a load-out ban at the abattoir this morning in support of the driver*. Oil shortage* have meant restricted kill* at the abattoir. The weekly Addington sale was not held yesterday, one of the few tiaaes in its long history. However, it is expected the sale will be held on Tuesday, July 17.
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